Kebbi State Government has relocated the Fati Lami Maternity Unit to a new convenient structure within Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.
The Chief Medical Director and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Shehu Koko, described the act as necessary due to the increasing population of Birnin Kebbi and rising referrals from other hospitals, which overstretched the facilities at the Fati Lami maternity unit.
He said this action would enhance service delivery and provide a more conducive environment for both patients and staff.
The relocation order is at the behest of Governor Nasir Idris, who has consistently placed premium on the revitalisation of the health sector to ensure accessible and quality medical services across the state.
Dr. Koko explained that the evacuated unit suffered from shortage of beds and limited space, making it difficult for patients to be adequately accommodated and for staff to carry out their duties effectively.
He disclosed that the new facility within Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital now provides double bed capacity, a bigger labour room, and the ability to conduct two surgeries simultaneously, an improvement that will significantly boost maternal healthcare services in the state.
Koko explained that Governor Idris has already mapped out plans to revitalise six General Hospitals across the four Emirates of the state, including Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, as part of his administration’s comprehensive reforms in the health sector.
The Kebbi State Government remains committed to strengthening secondary and tertiary healthcare services in order to meet the needs of the people and ensure improved service delivery statewide’, he remarked.
COV/SANI DUTSINMA
